US Bridges

Lp 1604 Nbfr over Culebra Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of SH 151 · Structure no. 150150245201175

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,580
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 Nbfr over Culebra Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1604 Nbfr over Culebra Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,580 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2034. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 1604 Nbfr
CrossesCulebra Creek
Location0.9 MI N of SH 151
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49517, -98.70342
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,580 (2019)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 1604 Nbfr over Culebra Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1604 Nbfr over Culebra Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 1604 Nbfr over Culebra Creek carry?

About 22,580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 Nbfr over Culebra Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 Nbfr over Culebra Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.